Even if you can’t get away on a vacation to a tropical beach right now, you can still get a taste of the islands at …
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Chances are you have some baking sheets in your kitchen that are marred by burnt pieces of gunk. I know the large cookie sheets I …
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The company that makes Cream of Wheat says it is initiating an immediate review of its brand and packaging as the nation’s institutions hold ongoing …
Facebook announced that it will now let users turn off political ads, both on Facebook and Instagram, which the company also owns. We’re still about …
Read moreFacebook will now let users to turn off political ads
Danielle Geathers, a junior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), made history when she was elected student body president in 2020 — the first …
Read moreMIT elected its first-ever Black female student body president
Making decisions is hard. Making decisions first thing in the morning is even harder. But, here’s some good news: If you wake up and can’t …
Nothing says summer like peach pie, and for a limited time this summer season, you can now get Krispy Kreme glazed peach pies in grocery …
Read moreYou can find Krispy Kreme glazed peach pies in grocery stores for a limited time
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Canned cocktails are a convenient way to enjoy your favorite adult beverages in the summer months. They’re so easy to stash in a cooler and …
Read moreJack Daniel’s released a trio of canned cocktails just in time for summer
Going out to your favorite bar for a drink isn’t as easy as it used to be just a few months ago. Many bars and …
Read moreYou can buy or rent an inflatable bar for your backyard
Recent Black Lives Matter protests have caused many companies to recommit themselves to fighting racism and supporting Black employees in the workplace. Juneteenth, an important …
Read more48 companies just made Juneteenth a paid holiday for their employees
2021 is finally looking up. Doritos has just brought back their cult-classic Tangy Pickle flavored chips! We first got to experience Tangy Pickle Doritos last …
Quaker Oats, the parent company of Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup, says it will completely rebrand the line — including changing the name and …
Two black women paid for a white deputy’s meal at a Nashville restaurant, but a message they sent with the payment made it all the more …
Read moreBlack women paid for a deputy’s meal and left behind a touching note
The world’s eyes are firmly on Gianna Floyd, the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by a white police officer …
Read moreBarbra Streisand gifted Disney stock to George Floyd’s daughter Gianna
Are you suffering from Zoom fatigue? You’re not alone. Since the global pandemic first struck, millions of people have had to use video chat platforms …
Read moreYou can have a shelter pet join your next Zoom meeting
Have you been seeing more unicorns around lately? Your eyes are not playing tricks on you! These magical creatures are popping up all over the …
Read moreLittle Debbie is bringing back strawberry ‘Unicorn Cakes’ with purple glitter on top
Some may find this unbelievable, but it’s sadly true: There are people who don’t like ice cream. Also true: Some folks can’t eat ice cream …
Read moreBurger King’s frozen cherry Fanta drink is back on the menu
Due to the coronavirus, 7-Eleven announced that they will not be participating in Free Slurpee Day this year. In a press release, the convenience store chain said …
Read more7-Eleven is canceling Free Slurpee Day this year due to COVID-19
Tyler Perry is offering help to the family of Rayshard Brooks, a Black father of four who was killed by police in Atlanta on June …
Read moreTyler Perry will pay for Rayshard Brooks’ funeral and his children’s college educations
On June 10, Band-Aid took to Instagram to announce that it will launch a range of bandages in a new array of skin tones “that …
Read moreBand-Aid is finally introducing bandages for diverse skin tones
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If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the beach, a park or someone’s socially distanced backyard party, you’ll want to be well-stocked with refreshments. …
Summer is a time for celebration, and Dairy Queen’s new Piñata Party Blizzard is the perfect way to put a little more fun in your …
Read moreDairy Queen’s new Piñata Party Blizzard is filled with icing stars
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Read moreUnderoos are still around and now they come in adult sizes
Face masks are now an everyday essential item, which can be a slight hassle for certain people — like those who wear glasses or people …
When police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd in broad daylight, it forced many white people to confront the painful but necessary realization that racism …
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Read moreCooling pillow protector is perfect for hot sleepers
After months of DIY bang trims and at-home beauty touch-ups, many salons across the country have reopened — but the experience of getting your hair …
Read moreHair salons are reopening, but how safe is it to go?
Dr. Cynthia Kudji Sylvester was born in the village of Kenyasi in Ghana but came to the United States when she was 2 years old. …
Read moreMother-daughter duo just graduated medical school at the same time
This year, the closest experience many of us will have to a tropical beach vacation will probably be in the form of a coconut-flavored cocktail …
Read moreMalibu rum popsicles make the most refreshing summer treat
If you’re preparing a big brunch or want to prep your breakfast for the coming week, frying a few strips of bacon at a time …
Greece is about to reopen for international travelers, and they’re offering some financial incentives that are making the idea of a summer trip to their …
Read moreGreece is enticing visitors with cheaper flights this summer
Remember Fruit Gushers?! The liquid-filled fruit snacks from General Mills were a mainstay of 1990s snack culture, but you won’t often catch an adult snacking …
Read moreWelch’s new fruit snacks are like grown-up Fruit Gushers
It feels like we need to create mini celebrations to pick us up on the regular right now. So we’re grabbing on to all the …
Read moreDunkin’ just released a birthday cake-flavored doughnut
The first surviving set of African American sextuplets recently graduated from high school in Birmingham, Alabama. The Harris sextuplets — Kiera Christine, Kaylynne Antoinett, Kaleb …
Read moreThe first U.S. set of Black sextuplets just graduated high school
As protests against institutional racism and police brutality continue across the country, anti-racism allies and activists are on the lookout for ways they can support …
Read moreBabyNames.com changes homepage to list of Black lives lost
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Read moreCostco sells a pack of reusable, color-changing tumblers for just $14.99
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Read moreAmazon is selling a hammock swing complete with its own mosquito net
Summer is usually concert season, but things are a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although many live shows have been canceled, …
Read moreGarth Brooks is hosting a concert event at 300 drive-in theaters
Country music superstar trio Lady Antebellum is no more. But fans of the group — which is best known for hits like “Need You Now” …
In 18 years of “The Bachelor” history, there has never been a Black male bachelor leading the reality TV show — until now. Matt James …
Read more‘The Bachelor’ franchise has finally named its first black bachelor
When George Floyd was a second-grader at Frederick Douglass Elementary school in Texas, he had a kindhearted teacher named Waynel Sexton. Every February, Sexton celebrated …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s 2nd grade teacher saved an essay he wrote when he was in her class
Minnesota resident Kamryn Johnson wanted to do something positive for her community in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s …
Read moreA 9-year-old girl raised over $70,000 for Minneapolis with a friendship bracelet drive
She’s suffered a horrible tragedy, but there’s a bright spot in Gianna Floyd’s future: Texas Southern University offered the 6-year-old daughter of George Floyd a …
Read moreGeorge Floyd’s daughter just received a full-ride college scholarship
The coronavirus pandemic has caused production to shut down on a number of TV shows and movies. As of June 12, film and television shows …
Read moreLA County is allowing film and TV production to resume
While some of us have spent our extra time at home these past few months kicking off new fitness routines, cleaning the house from top …
The best protein cookie recipes reconcile an ongoing internal conflict: the desire to eat healthily and the love of decadent desserts. Fortunately, there are a …
Read moreEasy high-protein cookie recipes are perfect for a post-workout snack
While some people enjoy the summertime because it means beach trips and soaking up some sun, I like the season for one reason: frozen margaritas! …
Read moreHabanero peach margarita is a sweet, spicy twist on the classic drink
If you have a gorgeous, buttery soft leather purse, you must go to great lengths to keep it looking supple, fresh and new: buy special …
Read moreYou can clean a leather purse in your washing machine—here’s how